Style Expert

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Be the Chanel Style Ambassador and work as a Style consultant with clients (50%)

1) Develop styling in their clients and the clients of the boutique

·  Guide clients in developing their own style showing sophistication and creativity
·  Encourage client to try / dare new pieces that will further assert his / her style
·  Provide a style service to the client with a primarily focus on appointments / wardrobes
·  Lead boutique Style Sessions as per the Style Service Menu
·  Entertain clients with a strong fashion awareness

2) Play a key role in terms of styling during Events

·  Participate in various company's events / activities (pre-order, collection launch, private viewings, style exercise, VIP styling...)
·  Work with Style Expertise Manager to create inspiring looks during collection events to support Style Advisors and the rest of the boutique team
·  Give an inspiring introduction speech on the collection on request

3) Contribute to qualitative boutique sales, promoting a style, not only a silhouette

·  Play a key role in supporting the launch of the collection in the boutique from a styling point of view
·  Ensure the key Fashion messages and the allure of the collection are conveyed through the styling advice
·  Promote the non-obvious: Key Fashion Pieces, sophisticated items, high-ends
·  Work with Style Expertise Manager on styling tips to promote the non-obvious and slow-movers

Contribute in elevating the styling competencies in boutique and mentor the Style Advisors (40%)

1) Elevate Styling competencies in own boutique

·  Supervise styling activities in their boutique to ensure and align the cascading of correct style expertise content and practice (during styling moments, morning briefing, wardrobe preparation) for the right audience
·  Update the Style Expertise Manager on boutique initiatives around Styling
·  Participate in conducting Style & Fashion Workshops and in creating Style tutorials with SEM
·  Play a role of influencer on the Fashion Community: post inspiring looks and moderates the members of the boutique when appropriate
·  Embody the perfect role-model and advisor to the team in terms of personal Image (grooming, how to wear the uniform)

2) Coach Style Advisors and monitor their progress

·  Conduct one-on-one coaching for Style Advisors of their boutique and rotate in boutiques without a Style Expert
·  Provide frequent and constructive feedback to Style Advisors, identify individual strengths and/or weaknesses and develop action plans to build individual strengths and/or address individual needs
·  Partner with the DHOB to formulate performance management objectives and appraise the Style Advisors formally every six months (from a styling point of view)
·  Play a key role in identifying / attracting the new Style Advisors together with the SEM

Influence boutique buys and advise on buying looks, for today and “tomorrow” clients (10%)

·  During buying session : study collection, gather feedback from Style Advisors and provide qualitative feedback to SEM
·  Attend Buys in Paris when possible to support the buying team and work with the SEM on decrypting the collection and creating inspiring looks, relevant to country / boutique’s client profile
·  Review Style Advisors’ orders from a total silhouette point of view to ensure the Allure of the show is represented, for the clients of today and tomorrow
·  Participate actively in all Post-buy Meetings and help SEM to share suggestions from a Styling perspective to the rest of the team

Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.

 

Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as   wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.